International

Summer School

JUNIORS

8 – 12 YEARSSENIORS

13 - 17 YEARS

Sunday 4th July - Saturday 14th August 2021

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SAILING AT KILLINGTON LAKE ENGLISH LESSON AT SEDBERGH PREP SCHOOL

IMAC SUITE IN THE SEDBERGH PREP SCHOOL LIBRARY

PADDLE BOARDING ON LAKE WINDERMERE

Your Adventure Begins Here

Set between the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Europe’s No.1 National Park 2021, Sedbergh International Summer School is the perfect opportunity to fully immerse yourself in an English and activities-based programme

with other children from across the world. By choosing us, you will make lifelong friends and join the Sedbergh School family. With nearly 500 years of history and taking advantage of our

stunning 200-acre campus, you will fully immerse yourself in one of the top full boarding schools in the UK and experience the best of British boarding. Sedbergh International Summer School is

accredited by the British Council.

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DESIGNED FOR YOU

We offer a unique indoor and outdoor learning experience, which is designed

to suit your needs and interests. Whether you are a Junior (aged 8 to

12) or a Senior (aged 13 to 17), there is something for everyone to enjoy.

LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS

On day one you will become part of the Sedbergh family and during your

stay you will make lifelong friendships with children from across the world. It’s not just about developing your English, you will also learn about

different cultures and experience a huge range of exciting new activities.

JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL COURSES (AGES 8 TO 12)One to six-week programmes in July and August

SENIOR INTERNATIONAL COURSES (AGES 13 TO 17)One to six-week programmes in July and August

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

SEDBERGH SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS

BritishCouncil

Accredited

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Why Should You Choose Sedbergh?

Multi cultural

learning

experience over 6 weeks

Online 1-2-1

assessment & group lesson before you

arrive

All-inclusive

priceUp to 22 hours of

English

tuition per week

Owned and

operated by Sedbergh

School

24/7

Pastoral Care in a safe

environment

Exciting afternoon

and evening

activities programme

English with

dedicated

native-level teachers

Very good school and my experience here is amazingHUGO

from Spain

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Following nearly a year of working within COVID regulations, both the prep and senior sites are well-equipped to provide a safe and secure summer course. Sedbergh ISS benefits from being away from built-up areas, so our students can enjoy the peaceful scenery and not have to worry about crowds of people or congested streets.

In order to minimise the number of people our students come into contact with, we have reduced our maximum capacity on the summer school by 40%. This allows us to have fewer students per room and smaller English classes, avoiding contact in enclosed spaces. We are also not offering sports courses in combination with ISS for summer 2021, as this would allow too much interaction between different groups of students across the two campuses. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by outstanding facilities at the Prep School which enables us to offer so many exciting activities for our pupils. Our excursion programme will make the most of the Lake District National Park and Europe’s number 1 National Park, the Yorkshire Dales.

Sedbergh ISS will continue to use the outstanding biosecurity measures currently used by the prep and senior schools, which include:

• Hand sanitising stations on walls around the campus, including boarding houses• A one-way system throughout the campus• PCP testing on arrival to the site• Restricted visitor access

• Weekly PCP testing of staff• Minibuses (used for airport transfers, activities and excursions) are regularly disinfected using fog/mist• Bedrooms are also disinfected with fog/mist after a student departs the course and before another

student uses the bedroom• Nurses and welfare staff with experience of dealing with COVID regulations

Finally, should any student or staff member display symptoms of the virus, we have an isolation unit to contain any potential spread of the virus. An area including bedrooms with a separate bathroom and sitting area (to avoid students spending all day in their bedroom) is on hand to allow self-isolating students or staff to be monitored without risking the spread of the virus. This area has a separate entrance and exit and would be off-limits to other students and any staff not involved with monitoring the situation.

COVID DEPOSIT GUARANTEE

Should the course be cancelled a full refund will be issued or alternatively, you can move your booking to 2022 and secure it at the 2021 price.

If your child is unable to travel due to Covid restrictions, a full refund will be issued or alternatively, you can move your booking to 2022 and secure it at the 2021 price.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming overseas children to Sedbergh ISS and should you wish to discuss anything further, please email: iss@sedberghschool.org

Safety During Covid

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An Intensive English Course Built Around You

Our programme provides up to 22 hours of English lessons each week, for which you will be placed onto either the Junior (aged 8 to 12) or Senior (aged 13 to 17) course. Our dedicated and experienced native teachers use a wide variety of the latest pedagogical methods and multime-

dia tools and resources to provide you with the best tuition, allowing you to develop your English in context. Our small class sizes and 1:15 teacher-pupil ratio means that your teacher can give

you their time and attention.

THE RIGHT LEVEL FOR YOU

You will complete a short test on arrival to allocate you to the most appropriate

class for your ability.

YOUR LEARNING MENTOR

All Sedbergh teachers are experienced, enthusiastic native speakers who

are dedicated to providing you with engaging, fun and interesting lessons

every day.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(AGES 8 TO 12)

At Sedbergh, we value the importance of community engagement and as a

junior you will have the opportunity to visit surrounding towns and villages to

complete class projects. By speaking to the local British people, you will develop

your spoken and written English.

IELTS AVERAGE RESULTS 2019

2 WEEK COURSE

LISTENING - 43% ACHIEVED 7.0 OR HIGHER

READING - 30% ACHIEVED 7.0 OR HIGHER

SPEAKING - 70% ACHIEVED 6.5 OR HIGHER

WRITING - 30% ACHIEVED 6.0 OR HIGHER

100% of pupils achieved an overall IELTS score of 5.0 or higher and 30% of pupils

achieved a score of 7.0 or higher.

YOUR IELTS QUALIFICATION

We also offer an intensive Academic IELTS course, which replaces your English

lessons. At the end of the IELTS course you will take an official exam. Please contact us for dates and prices. This

course is subject to availability.

ACTIVE COMMUNICATION

(AGES 13 TO 17)

As a Senior, you will develop your independent learning and research

skills by completing individual and

group projects with support and

guidance from your teachers.

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The lessons were fun and useful - I loved the themesORFEAS

from Greece

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An Activity For All

After your lessons, you can choose from a variety of exciting sports, activities, outdoor pursuits and artistic and musical workshops. This is the perfect opportunity to relax with your friends and

try something new.

ARTS & CRAFTS

BOARD GAMES

CRICKET

FENCING

BALL GAMES

CLIMBING WALL

DANCE

FOOTBALL

BASKETBALL

COOKING

DODGEBALL

GOLF

HILL-WALKING

RUGBY

HORSE RIDING

SAILING

MUSIC

SWIMMING

TENNIS TRADITIONAL GAMES VOLLEYBALL

SPIRIT Activities

Find out if you have any of the skills that Sedbergh School looks for (Self-motivation, Perseverance, Independence, Responsibility, Imagination + Teamwork or “SPIRIT”) in one of our

SPIRIT activities. These include:

HIKING MASTERCHEF ZORBING

ORIENTEERING

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Your Evening, Your Entertainment

Your evening social programme involves you coming together with both Juniors and Seniors

to enjoy activities as a family.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS

At Sedbergh, we recognise the achievements of all our students, so each week is celebrated with an Awards Ceremony which congratulates your academic and house contributions. If you have worked hard, put in effort and shown a desire to help others, you may be selected for the Student of the Week certificate. We will also issue SPIRIT awards to students who have shown one or more of the skills we look for in the SPIRIT activities. You will continue the celebration

with the weekly themed disco, where you can dance the night away.

MOVIE NIGHTS QUIZZES BBQ & CAMP FIRE

MTV MUSIC AWARDS TRADITIONAL GAMES ARTS & CRAFTS

Lovely staff - it feels like homeMARIE

from Germany

DISCOS FASHION SHOWS KARAOKE

TALENT SHOW WATER GAMES SWIMMING

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LAKE DISTRICT

LONDON

YORK

CHESTER ZOO

EDINBURGH

MANCHESTER

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Discover Your UK

Our unique location offers you the chance to explore historical and contemporary landmarks from London to the Lake District. Two full-day excursions each week offer the opportunity to

experience British culture and see world class sports, heritage, architecture, fashion, style and art.

Our excursions take in museums, castles, shopping centres, cathedrals, galleries, observatories and football grounds.

CITY EXCURSIONS

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YORK DUNGEONS &

SHAMBLES

CHESTER

ZOO

MANCHESTER UNITED

FOOTBALL CLUB

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND

INDUSTRY

EDINBURGH CASTLE AND

THE ROYAL MILE

JODRELL BANK

OBSERVATORY

LIVERPOOL BEATLES

STORY

BOATING ON THE THAMES

IN LONDON

YORK MINSTER &

CHOCOLATE STORY

NEWCASTLE

CASTLEEUROPE’S LARGEST

INDOOR SHOPPING CENTRE

TREETOP TREK

HIGH ROPES

THE LONDON

EYE

MANCHESTER POLICE

MUSEUM

UNIVERSITY OF

CAMBRIDGE

FROM THE HIGHLANDS TO THE HIGH ROPES

LOCAL OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

ARCHERY

BOAT

BUILDING

LAKE

WINDERMERE

TREETOP TREK

HIGH ROPES

RIVER

SWIMMING

CONISTON

LAKE

MUNCASTER

CASTLE

PADDLE

BOARDING

CAVING &

BUSHCRAFT

OUTDOOR

PIZZA MAKINGCANOEING &

WATER SPORTS

KIRKBY

LONSDALE

These are based around the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

Our excursions may change depending on Covid-19 guidelines.

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Become Part of our Community

We strive to provide the best teaching, sports and creative arts facilities across our 2 campuses.

A Home Away From Home

No matter how far you have travelled, you will soon feel at home in our relaxed and friendly boarding houses. Each house is well equipped with its own common room, satellite TV, games,

Wi-Fi and a range of double and multi-bed rooms. A full laundry service is provided twice weekly.

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SEDBERGH PREP SCHOOL CAMPUS - WEEKS 1 TO 6

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I sleep well every night and the teachers are

very fun and kind

AXEL

from France

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Your Sedbergh Family

FIND YOUR PLACE IN OUR FAMILY

Everyone at Sedbergh is committed to establishing a safe and homely environment throughout the course. We want you to return home with lots of wonderful memories, and our live-in house

parents achieve this by creating a fun, friendly and happy community. Any medical needs will be dealt with by our matron, who is there 24 hours a day. Our team are onsite 24 hours a day to

supervise and look after you during yout time with us.

CHALLENGE YOUR TASTE BUDS

We are proud of our excellent catering staff, superb on-site dining facilities and the varied,

international-style menu provided by our own chefs. A range of hot and cold dishes,

including vegetarian options and a salad bar, are available at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY IN

SEDBERGH STYLE!

If you are fortunate enough to have your birthday during summer school, you won’t

be disappointed! Your own birthday cake and party games will make you feel at home.

At Sedbergh International Summer School, we enjoy Chocolate Time every evening, with hot chocolate and biscuits for everyone. It’s the perfect time to unwind after a fun-filled day!

CHOCOLATE TIME

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Once registered on the course you will receive a free 15-minute 1:1 English level assessment followed by small group 30-minute class, both with qualified TEFL teachers.

Sedbergh ISS would like to offer you a free English level check and taster lesson! We realise that the past year has made it difficult for many people to keep up with face-to-face English lessons, and that some skills (especially speaking) might be in need of a little extra help. For this reason, as a registered/previous student on Sedbergh’s International Summer School, we are offering you a free, 15-minute, 1:1 English level check, followed at a later date by a free 30-minute live refresher lesson with a small group of students. Both of these sessions will be delivered by qualified, native English teachers via an online platform.

Unlike some online English level tests, which use multiple-choice questions to automatically provide a level without taking speaking into account, our test is a quick and friendly conversation with a qualified English teacher, who will assess your level based on your response to a series of questions which increase in difficulty. Once your level has been identified, the teacher will continue the conversation at the appropriate level to explore your areas of strength and those which could be developed further.

How will the level test work?You will have a private call with one of our qualified English teachers, during which you will answer some questions, which increase in difficulty. If you have an A2 level of English, you will answer a few questions until the B1 question slows you down, at which point the teacher will ask you more A2-level questions, relating to various areas such as your family, school, hobbies and interests, so you can show off what you know. If you have a higher level such as C1, you will quickly talk through the initial questions and then, after attempting a C2 question, will answer more questions at a C1 level, on topics ranging from your childhood hobbies to your future plans.

What will the group class be like?As the teacher has already assessed your level, you will be in a call with students of a similar level and the lesson will be tailored to suit the needs of your group. The lesson will involve some instruction from the teacher and lots of group discussion, enabling you to refresh your speaking and listening skills, ready for your time at the summer school. Depending on your level and interest, the teacher may also incorporate exam-style questions such as IELTS or Cambridge First Certificate, to provide further practice for anyone studying for these exams in their home country or taking the IELTS exam with Sedbergh.

Will this affect which class I am put into when I attend Sedbergh ISS?No – although we can take into account the level you were given in this assessment, you will still take a short test on arrival at Sedbergh to determine your level. This test will also test your knowledge of grammar, which is more important on the summer course than during the online session.

Is there any cost?No! You only need to provide the 45 minutes it takes to complete the sessions.

Free English Support Before You Arrive

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My daughter came back from ISS very happy. She genuinely enjoyed it and I wanted to thank you and all the staff for organising her three fantastic weeks.

Thank you to all the Sedbergh staff for welcoming our son, who told us that everyone was so kind to him and helpful all the time. He really enjoyed his stay at Sedbergh and we feel his English has really improved!

This is just to let you know that my daughter had a very good time in Sedbergh. She made lots of friends, made fantastic progress in English and really enjoyed herself during her stay at Sedbergh ISS. Thanks for making her so happy!!

It is amazing to hear how much he has experienced and see how much he has improved his awareness of himself, people and things around him. Thank you very much for educating and taking care of him.

I am writing to express my appreciation for all your helps and kindness in the last two weeks. My son really enjoyed the experience in the Summer School.

PARENTS

from Switzerland

PARENTS

from France

PARENTS

from Germany

PARENTS

from China

Testimonials

PARENTS

from China

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FIND OUT MORE

To make a booking or enquiry:Email: iss@sedberghschool.orgWebsite: iss.sedberghschool.orgTel: +44 1524 79220

London •

• Manchester

Birmingham •

• Glasgow

• Edinburgh

• Leeds

Oxenholme

Train Station

•

Liverpool •

• Newcastle upon

Tyne

SEDBERGH/CASTERTONWINDERMERE

BY RAIL

Oxenholme Lake District station can be reached by direct train from the following cities:London - 2hrs 40mins

Birmingham - 2hrs 30mins

Glasgow - 1hr 40mins

Manchester - 1hr 20mins

BY AIR

Transfers are provided from many major airports including Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford.*

How To Find Us

KEY

Airport transfers

Campus

CHAPERONE

We are now offering a full chaperone service to families; this is where a staff member from Sedbergh will fly to and from the child’s country. Please contact us for availability. Additional costs apply.

LONDON

We provide transfers from London Airport – these are arranged as group pickups and a minimum number of children are required for this service to run. Please contact us for availability. Additional transfer costs apply.

The transfers from the airport are fast and well

organised.

ROSE

from France

*Arriving between 11am and 6pm and departing between 10am and 5pm. Private transfers can bve arranaged at an addtional cost.

Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5HG, United Kingdom

ISS.SEDBERGHSCHOOL.ORG

Find out more about Sedbergh School

iss@sedberghschool.org +44 15242 79220 @SedberghISS www.facebook.com/SedberghInternational

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2SG, United Kingdom